Prince & Son SJ, located in Orrs Island, Maine, traces its roots back to the early days of the island's fishing economy. Established on Prince's Point in 1845 by Sylvanus Cushing Prince, the general store played a vital role in supporting local fishermen by providing goods, outfitting vessels, and processing salt fish.
The store's innovative method of cleaning, grading, and salting codfish in hogshead barrels ensured a quality product that could resist spoilage for months. Millions of pounds of cured codfish were shipped from Prince's Point to Gloucester, Massachusetts, and beyond, becoming a staple on dinner tables throughout New England and a valuable trade commodity with the West Indies.
In 2004, continuing the tradition of supporting local products, Salt Cod Cafe (Prince Specialty Seafood Products, Inc.) was founded by Alison Prince, the great-great-granddaughter of Sylvanus Cushing Prince, at the historic site of the general store. Today, Salt Cod Cafe invites visitors to experience a taste of history and tradition in a charming coastal setting.
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